The Lion Hound

Christian Drouin (Domaine Coeur de Lion)

Domaine Coeur de Lion Selection Calvados Apple Brandy

Andrew Holod
8.9

Only about 2 years on wood. This has a bit of pear in it as well which shows in a delicate perfume of yellow skined fruits. This should be very interesting to riff with as a base for white spirit cocktails. — 3 years ago

Adobe Road

Bavarian Lion Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one from Knights Valley.

Pretty color of dark ruby with a brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, cooked cherries, black plums, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, cola, Indian spices, earth, chocolates, black pepper, pencil lead, turmeric, cumin and tobacco.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, light herbs, cola, turmeric, graphite, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, spices and cherries.

This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Showing great complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced with a long, smooth finish.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 3 hours of airtime, when the complexity shows up. Worth the wait.

Loved the nose, and kept smelling on it for a while. Tastes very much like a Napa Cabernet.

This Single Vineyard from the great 2014 vintage is rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward, deep and smooth. Tasty and delicious. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now.

Thank you David for sharing this with me.

A great sipping wine that doesn't need food at all. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Aged for 30 months in 90% new French oak barrels.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$88.
— 4 years ago

Ted, Scott and 17 others liked this

Christian Drouin (Domaine Coeur de Lion)

Poiré Pear Cider

Perfect amount of sweetness, fresh, slight funk — 5 years ago

Tolosa Winery

"1772" Stone Lion Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2017

Delicate, younger; 70 per bottle at tasting room — 6 years ago

Little Lion Wine Company

Spring Chicken Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Fresh, zippy, citrus, fruity, great finish and easy drinking — 7 years ago

Christian Drouin (Domaine Coeur de Lion)

Calvados 1968

Near perfection....smooth butterscotch, carmel, cream with just enough complex apple and cinnamon spice on the nose. Medium body with a finish that lasts for minutes. My wife’s birth year and it’s nearly as impressive as she is. Worth every single penny!!! — 7 years ago

Severn and "Odedi" liked this

Christian Drouin (Domaine Coeur de Lion)

Blanche de Normandie

Andrew Holod
8.9

Somehow only subtly of apple. The base material is more than 80% bitter and bittersweet apples. — 3 years ago

Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Stellenbosch Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Potent, 5-grape blend with neutral oak going well with a dense seafood casserole. — 4 years ago

Trixie and Ron liked this

Les Vignerons de Tutiac

Lion and the Lily Merlot Rosé 2019

Ein schöner leichter Sommer Wein für heiße Tage — 5 years ago

Unico Zelo

Truffle Hound Nebbiolo 2017

Very delicious — 6 years ago

Kate liked this

Christian Drouin (Domaine Coeur de Lion)

Domaine Coeur de Lion Cidre Bouché Brut De Normandie Apple

Phenomenal. Gets better with every drink... then, gone. Want more. — 7 years ago

Daou

Soul of a Lion Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

I’m really becoming a fan of these — 4 years ago

Shay, Gunja and 4 others liked this

Sohm & Kracher

Lion Grüner Veltliner 2017

Pleasantly surprised by this bottle. Not much flavor from the first couple of sips, but nice and dry + crisp. Overall really refreshing and well-balanced. — 5 years ago

Gilles Azzoni

Fable Le Lion & Le Rat Cabernet Sauvignon

A nice wine, full bodied with hints of honeysuckle. This was a gift from my brother to my sister, from Cuba however the wine is French. — 6 years ago

Mad Fritz

Napa Valley The Lion and Other Beasts 2019

K L
9.3

One of their better light options. Would order this again. — 6 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Domaine Pero Longo

Le lion de Roccapina Nielluccio 2014

Nice red fruits, vanilla and cracked peppercorn. Solid body and balance. A bit sensitive. Drink now. Don't decant too long (30min) — 7 years ago